Cal-OSHA Title 8
§5006.2. Operator Training, Certification, and Evaluation for Cranes and Derricks in Construction.
(d) Option 1. Certification by an accredited crane operator certifying entity.
(e) Option 2. Licensing by a government entity.
Common Questions:
- Are there any requirements for ‘enrollment?’ Short Answer: General NCCCO Guidelines below.
- Do I need a degree, GED or high school diploma to take the course? Short Answer: No.
- What’s the minimal requirements for candidates to take the course? Short Answer: General NCCCO Guidelines below.
- Do I need a CDL to drive a crane? Short Answer: Not to operator one (only if driven on a road).
General NCCCO Guidelines
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Meet all medical requirements
- Comply with NCCCO’s Substance Abuse Policy
- Comply with NCCCO’s Code of Ethics
Pass NCCCO Written Exam
The test is organized into 3 sections:
- Crane Operator Certification Core Test
- Telescopic Boom Cranes – Swing Cab (TLL) Specialty Exam
- Telescopic Boom Cranes – Fixed Cab (TSS) Specialty Exam
Throughout these sections the test can also be broken down into 4 categories:
- General Technical Information
- Site Information
- Operations
- Use of Load Charts
For more details please review our NCCCO Written Exam page.
Pass NCCCO Practical Exam
The NCCCO practical exam consists of 4 tests that are designed to measure the ability of the operator in basic crane operating procedures.
- Place Overhead Ball in Stop Circle
- Follow Hand Signals
- Place Overhead Ball in Two Barrels
- Maneuver through ZigZag Corridor with Test Weight Forward & Reverse
For a full list please review our NCCCO Practical Exam page.
Recertification
§5006.2. (d)(3) Re-certification. Crane operators shall re-certify every five (5) years and shall be required to meet all of the qualifications set forth in subsection (d)(1). Operators with at least one-thousand (1,000) hours of documented experience operating the specific type of crane for which re-certification is sought as covered by this section during the immediately preceding certification period and who meet the physical examination, substance abuse, and written examination requirements set forth in subsection (g)(1)-(g)(3) shall not be required to take the “hands-on” examination specified in subsection (g)(4) to re-certify.
3 specifics are highlighted in Title 8 here, which are:
- 1,000 documented hours of experience
- Operating
- The specific type of crane
NCCCO Substance Abuse Policy
a. It is the policy of NCCCO Services LLC dba CCO Certification (CCO) that certified personnel shall not perform duties related to their certification while under the influence of any substance that impairs or may reasonably be expected to impair their ability to work safely in the workplace.
b. This policy applies to substances including alcohol, illegal drugs, look-alike drugs, designer drugs, controlled substances, or any other substance that impairs or may reasonably be expected to impair a certificant’s ability to work safely, including prescribed or over-the-counter substances.
c. CCO-certified personnel shall comply with all substance abuse provisions of applicable federal, state, and local regulations; pertinent worksite rules and policies; and applicable industry standards, including the substance abuse provisions of ASME B30.
d. For purposes of this policy, a refusal to submit to a required substance abuse test shall be treated in the same manner as a positive test.
e. It is a condition of eligibility that those who have applied to be certified and those who are certified by CCO agree to comply with this Substance Abuse Policy.
f. Non-compliance with this policy may subject a candidate or certificant to disciplinary action, up to and including denial of eligibility, suspension, or revocation of certification status.
(https://www.nccco.org/retired-pages/old-certification-policy-redirects/substance-abuse-policy)
NCCCO Code of Ethics
In my occupation, I will conduct myself in a manner:
(i) So as to place the safety and welfare of others associated with my work above all other considerations,
(ii) So as to protect and preserve nearby general public property and the environment, and
(iii) So as to be free of bias with regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, and disability.
Furthermore, in connection with my work and in my dealings relating to CCO certification, I will:
(iv) Make management and appropriate personnel aware promptly of any safety concerns relating to the work that I am performing or with which I am involved;
(v) Not violate any safety-related regulations, warnings, or instructions set forth by OSHA, recognized safety standards, prevailing jurisdictions, or equipment manufacturers; and,
(vi) Not mislead, misrepresent or knowingly deceive others concerning my experience or the capabilities of myself or the equipment I am operating or with which I am working.
(vii) Not use my certification or evidence of certification in a misleading manner, or make claims regarding certification that go beyond the scope for which certification has been granted to me;
(viii) Not use my CCO certification in such a manner as to discredit CCO, and not make any statement regarding my certification which CCO considers misleading or unauthorized;
(ix) Discontinue the use of all claims to certification that contain any reference to CCO or CCO certification upon suspension or withdrawal of my certification, and I understand that I must return any cards or certificates issued by CCO immediately if required to do so; and,
(x) Not misrepresent or misuse any acronyms or logos, or any registered trademark or other intellectual property of CCO, including content subject to copyright or confidentiality.
In addition, in my dealings with CCO, I will:
(xi) Provide accurate and complete information and abide by CCO’s policies and procedures, including this Code of Ethics, as they may be updated from time to time;
(xii) Not act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, or to provide another with an advantage, in connection with any dealings with CCO;
(xiii) Conduct my affairs with CCO, any Proctor or testing personnel, and other candidates, in a professional and respectful manner, according to accepted codes of business conduct; and,
(xiv) Cooperate fully and completely with any administrative inquiries or investigations by CCO.
CCO candidates and certificants who violate the Code of Ethics, whether in their capacity as a candidate, certificant, or credentialed testing personnel, will be subject to action by the Ethics and Discipline Committee, or a similar panel, which may result in suspension or revocation of certification or other appropriate sanctions.
(https://www.nccco.org/retired-pages/old-certification-policy-redirects/code-of-ethics)